Mosquito repellent or mosquito control – which is better? Is it better to spray yourself all over with a mosquito repellent spray or to control mosquitoes, so they are not there to bite you? Of course, it’s sort of a funny question. Obviously, it’s preferable to make sure there are no mosquitoes in your yard. […]
When you think of mosquitoes, it’s likely you correlate their activity solely to the outdoors. This is typically why most Atlanta residents don’t bother with mosquito control in the winter, as they believe during the cooler months mosquitoes will be non-existent. But as the weather starts to get cooler, and the leaves begin to fall, […]
Learn About Mosquito Breeding Grounds To Control The Mosquitoes In Your Yard We all want to keep mosquitoes out of our yards. But it’s possible that you are actually inviting them in without realizing it. If you are making some simple mistakes you could be creating ideal conditions for mosquitoes. That’s why it’s important to […]
Mosquitoes and pets do not mix. Your pets are not immune to mosquito bites – they can suffer as much as you do. But when it comes to mosquito bites, pets face some risks that humans don’t. The biggest threat pets face from mosquito bites is heartworm, a potentially deadly infection. Knowing how to protect […]
In part one of this series, we looked at 8 little-known facts about mosquitoes. In part two we continue with some surprising information about these little pests. Bet you didn’t know them all! Where does the name mosquito come from? If you’re going to discuss mosquitoes, one of the first things you should know is […]
At first, getting rid of mosquitoes seems like a dream come true. No more itchy bites. No more swarms around your backyard, favorite hiking spots, or picnic areas. But there is also a much more serious effect. Eradicating mosquitoes would save hundreds of thousands of lives, including tens of thousands of children. Every year, around […]
Mosquitoes seem to be just about everywhere during the spring, summer, and fall. But even though they are so familiar, many people don’t know a lot about these pests. In fact, you could say that mosquitoes are one of the most misunderstood bugs that we see on a regular basis. So here to set the […]
The Athens Banner-Herald, at OnlineAthens.com, published a good article on mosquito control. Written by Elmer Gray, an entomologist with the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension, the article is entitled “UGA Entomologist: End of Rain Will Bring Mosquitoes” and discusses all the topics we like to cover on our Mr. Mister Mosquito Control blog. From water […]
When most people think about getting rid of mosquitoes, it’s because they don’t like their bites. Mosquito bites can be an itchy nuisance. If you’re the kind of person who tends to get a lot of bites (yes, it varies by person), just a short time outside can leave you with a dozen bites or […]
A deck or porch is a great place to hang out in the summer. Whether you are stepping outside to grill or just reading a good book in the fresh air, spring and summer is prime deck time. But all of that can be ruined by a swarm of pesky mosquitoes. Who wants to be […]
